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Alternative assets, public markets, ownership risk, and long-term wealth durability Research and commentary by Mitt Chen


Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Lending: The Rise of Alternative Finance in 2025
As traditional banks tighten credit and venture capital becomes increasingly selective, alternative finance models like crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending have emerged as powerful tools for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even real estate developers.

Mitt Chen
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Luxury Real Estate Markets: Global Demand and Price Movements
Luxury real estate transcends mere opulence; it's a reflection of global wealth flows, policy shifts, and evolving lifestyle preferences. In 2025, despite economic uncertainties, the appetite for high-end properties remains robust, though price movements vary across regions.

Mitt Chen
Jun 11, 20253 min read


The Future of Democracy in Southeast Asia
According to Freedom House, most Southeast Asian nations are ranked “Partly Free” or “Not Free.” Only Timor-Leste and Indonesia qualify as electoral democracies by conventional standards. Yet democracy in Southeast Asia doesn’t always follow Western templates. In many places, it’s being reinvented through digital means, civil disobedience, and coalition politics, even under repressive regimes.

Mitt Chen
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Mixed Media Art: Fusing Traditional and Digital Techniques
Mixed media art involves combining multiple materials and techniques within a single artwork. Traditionally, this might include acrylic paint with photography or collage with textiles. In 2025, artists are increasingly integrating digital elements—like AI-generated visuals or augmented reality—with physical mediums, creating hybrid artworks that challenge conventional boundaries.

Mitt Chen
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Top Neighborhoods for Families in New York State
When most people hear “New York,” their minds race to Manhattan skyscrapers or Brooklyn brownstones. But beyond the city limits lies an expansive state filled with vibrant, family-friendly communities that offer space, schools, and stability — without compromising access to urban amenities.

Mitt Chen
Jun 7, 20253 min read


The Evolution of Mobile Payment Systems Globally
There was a time when making a payment meant pulling out cash or swiping a plastic card. Today, in many parts of the world, a simple QR code or phone tap replaces your wallet.

Mitt Chen
Jun 6, 20253 min read


The E-Commerce Boom’s Continued Impact on Global Industrial Real Estate
A woman efficiently processing packages in a warehouse using a barcode scanner and laptop, while noting details for each shipment.

Mitt Chen
Jun 5, 20253 min read


The Influence of Social Media on Global Political Movements
As someone who invests globally and tracks socio-political risks across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, I've learned to never underestimate the power of the digital crowd.

Mitt Chen
Jun 4, 20254 min read


The Blurring Lines Between Photography and AI-Generated Imagery
Once upon a time, we trusted that a photograph represented reality — albeit framed, lit, and composed by a human eye.

Mitt Chen
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Understanding Property Taxes: A Real Estate Investor’s Essential Playbook
Whether you're buying your first home, expanding your rental portfolio, or investing across states, understanding property taxes is...

Mitt Chen
Jun 2, 20253 min read


The Wild West of Finance: DeFi’s High-Risk, High-Reward Frontier for Investors
In the last few years, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has gone from crypto niche to frontier finance — a sector that promises to rebuild financial infrastructure from the ground up, without intermediaries.

Mitt Chen
May 31, 20254 min read


The Adaptive Workplace: How Global CRE Is Reinventing Itself for the Future of Work
The global commercial real estate (CRE) sector stands at a critical juncture. Once defined by glass towers, 10-year leases, and rigid 9-to-5 routines, the office market is being reshaped by something far more powerful than location: the transformation of work itself.

Mitt Chen
May 30, 20253 min read


America’s Next Moves: How U.S. Policy Is Reshaping the Global Order
From climate strategy and supply chains to digital regulation and tech dominance, the United States continues to define the contours of global leadership.

Mitt Chen
May 29, 20253 min read


The Alluring Canvas: A Realistic Look at the Risks and Rewards of Art Investment
In an era of digitized portfolios and algorithmic trading, art remains a defiantly analog asset — tangible, emotional, and steeped in narrative.

Mitt Chen
May 28, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Rental Properties
Rental real estate isn’t just about passive income — it’s about building long-term equity, hedging inflation, and owning real assets in a volatile world.

Mitt Chen
May 27, 20253 min read


The Algorithm Advantage: AI-Powered Robo-Advisors & the Democratization of Wealth
AI-powered robo-advisors are unlocking financial markets for a new generation, offering sophisticated portfolio management with low fees, broad access, and powerful automation.

Mitt Chen
May 26, 20252 min read


The Global Chase: Analyzing Cross-Border Real Estate Investment Trends and Capital Flows
Real estate has always been a local game — but the capital chasing it? Increasingly global. 💸 In 2025, we're witnessing a sophisticated wave of cross-border real estate investments, as institutional investors, sovereign funds, and private capital look beyond borders to find yield, stability, and strategic edge.

Mitt Chen
May 24, 20253 min read


The Unfolding Prescription: The Future of Healthcare Policy in the US
The debate over healthcare policy in the United States remains one of the most enduring and passionately contested topics in American politics and economics

Mitt Chen
May 23, 20254 min read


Beyond the Hype: What's Next for Digital Art and NFTs?
The fusion of blockchain technology with digital creativity offered a long-overdue solution: verifiable ownership and provenance for intangible works. Artists previously operating in a medium difficult to monetize suddenly had a global marketplace.

Mitt Chen
May 22, 20253 min read


Prepping for Profit: Smart Ways to Increase Your Home's Value Before Selling
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions most people make—and getting top dollar is often the goal.

Mitt Chen
May 21, 20253 min read
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